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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ridgefield

Connecticut · 7,212 residents · 6.256 sq mi
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Ridgefield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,179. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $401,200. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 51% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,212
+13%since 1990
from 6,363 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,153 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 1,017 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+8%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Ridgefield
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$81,179
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,135 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$46,843
+48%since 1990
from $31,624 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$401,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,008
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $850 in 1990
US average: $602
73.6%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
26.4% rent
4.9
−4%since 1990
from 5.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(6,119)
Black1.4%(86)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(74)
Asian2.3%(145)
Diversity Score11.9%(760)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(6,767)
Black0.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(163)
Asian2.4%(176)
Diversity Score12.7%(918)
13
+7%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.2%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 51.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 91.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
−18%since 1990
from 27.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ridgefield, Connecticut?

Ridgefield, Connecticut has about 7,212 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ridgefield, Connecticut?

The typical household in Ridgefield, Connecticut earns about $81,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgefield, Connecticut expensive?

In Ridgefield, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $401,200, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgefield, Connecticut?

About 62.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgefield, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgefield, Connecticut?

About 3.2% of people in Ridgefield, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgefield, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgefield, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 849 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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